Why is it that some women seem to be effortlessly stylish yet others struggle? From years of experience working with many clients and taking note of what makes a stylish woman, I’ve come up with this list: 7 Secrets of Stylish Women 1. They understand what flatters them physically in colours, shapes and proportions Knowing…
Do you ever feel like your wardrobe is a jumble of pieces that don’t quite come together? If you’re struggling to style your clothes into outfits that make you feel confident, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves asking the same question: how do I create looks that resonate with my personality while still…
Hey Imogen! I’ve read a lot about body shapes on your site and I’m already much wiser! But something still confuses me: I am petite (5’4”), very (!!!) short waisted and also a distinct A shape. And what I’ve learned about dressing these three characteristics seem to conflict. For example, a short waisted women should…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the H body shape or Rectangle shape? The other rectangle shape with an undefined waist is the I shape – if you are very slim with what you may think of as a more boyish figure – this is your shape. The H shape has similar…
I know that many of my readers are in the northern hemisphere where it’s currently winter, but here in Melbourne, we’re sweltering – or in the words of Cole Porter “It’s too darn hot!”. The heat from my laptop feels extreme, something I normally don’t notice. My hands are sweating on the keyboard as I…
Many X, 8 and A shapes ask me how to make their hips look slimmer, and with jeans being such a staple of so many wardrobes it’s useful to know what kind of details to avoid when choosing a pair. 3 Simple Tips for Choosing Jeans Styles to Make Your Hips Look Slimmer It’s pretty…
Reader Request: I lack the confidence to trust my own judgment on style. Seems like I’m always trying to balance between comfort and what looks great and not sure whether I get it right. It doesn’t help that I’m often asking my husband who would say “you look great” if I was wearing a potato…
One of my Southern Hemisphere readers asked me to do a post on key trends for Autumn/Winter 2010, so after looking at plenty of magazines and forecasts these are the key looks I’ve noticed that I think will be an integral part of the fashions these coming months. Leather – whether it’s in an over…
Recently I was reminded of the complete toxicity of comparison by one of my clients. She couldn’t seem to ever see herself in a positive light as she didn’t feel even when wearing her best, which she liked in theory, but she never felt great or thought she looked good because she compared her unique…
In This Video 0.04 Being older and not very tall I struggle with knowing where and how to shop for my style 7.09 What is your opinion on the French/half tuck of tops? It works with my style recipe and it definitely improves proportions sometimes. But I always feel a little bit like I am…
Would you like to have more joy in your life? I’m not sure anyone would answer “no” to this question. So how do you bring more joy in? And what’s it got to do with a style blog? Fortunately, there are “joy” researchers in this world and one of them, Ingrid Fetell Lee, has found…
Imogen, I’m a new follower to your blog and check it almost daily. I love it! It has so much information and for the first time I can relate to the types you suggest. I had a question I posed on a sewing website as I’m considering making a dress using a fabric with a border…
You may remember that I received an email from Rosina about her lack of confidence in her style, which sparked a series of posts about finding your style. I received this email from her, and she’s been generous in letting me publish it. Defining Your Style – Rosina’s Story continues … Hi Imogen, I thought…
Picture this: you’re a multitasking woman, managing both your family and your career. You stand before your overflowing wardrobe, feeling overwhelmed by choices, and think, “I have nothing to wear that’s comfortable and suitable for work and play.” This scenario resonates with many women who find themselves pulled in multiple directions. It’s not just about…
And 8 Tips To Make Finding the Right Clothes a More Fulfilling and Easier Experience As women, we are often told by the media, TV and movies that we all love shopping. That we could shop for our country, our lives, and love every single minute of it. I know for a fact this is…
I can’t believe how close Christmas is to us right now. It’s seriously snuck up on me and I’m suddenly starting to panic about what to buy (and my kids keep asking me what I might like too). So I thought I’d put a little guide together with some bits and pieces that may inspire…
In this Video 0.08 What is the best kind of compliment to get? One about the whole outfit or about a part of it? 2.09 How to create outfits with more classic clothing to look more casual and relaxed? 4.48 How do I hide my covid waistline Classic and Casual? Compliments Is that Really…
When the temperature soars or the humidity is high, being both stylish and comfortable can become really tricky, particularly if your body shape doesn’t suit the wafty, floaty, waistless styles of clothing that end up the most comfortable in the heat. So what kinds of tops work when it’s hot, when a waisted style is…
I have muffin top, I know, hard to believe (not). It’s the curse of most H shapes I think as we have shorter waists usually and we put weight on first around our waist so it doesn’t take much to make a muffin top. There are many 8, V and even some A and X…
Do you find shopping stressful, and wonder why other women love doing it? Often, as our lives get busier, and our body shapes change, we find shopping gets harder and harder, and less and less enjoyable. One of my clients said to me one day as she was in the change room “Imogen, you make…
Seventeen years ago, this August 18th, I sat down at my computer, heart pounding, and pressed “publish” on my very first Inside Out Style Blog post. I had no idea that moment would spark a journey reaching millions of women worldwide, each seeking the same thing: clarity, confidence, and the courage to be seen as…
